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Indonesia is set to implement a new visa policy that will allow tourists from 20 countries to enter the country without a visa. Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno announced that the policy is currently being developed and is expected to be finalised before October 2024.The list of countries slated for visa-free entry includes major tourism markets such as India, Australia, China, Japan, the United States, South Korea, France, Germany, Qatar, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates, among others.This move aims to boost international tourism in Indonesia, potentially making it easier for tourists from these countries to enter Indonesia. The…

Jakarta. The Indonesian government will introduce an integrated app for citizens to access its services, a senior official said on Monday. Called INA Digital, the super app is being developed by 400 local digital talents under a project named GovTech Indonesia, according to State-Owned Enterprise Minister Erick Thohir. “Today we have the confidence to begin our first step in developing a technology-based governance system. We will ensure that the app is user-friendly and easily accessible for all people without unnecessary complications,” Erick said during the project launch ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta, in the presence of President Joko Widodo.…

SINGAPORE – Webuy Global Ltd (NASDAQ: WBUY), a Southeast Asian e-commerce retailer, announced today the expansion of its business model with the introduction of a travel service in Indonesia. The company seeks to capitalize on the growing middle class in Indonesia, which the World Bank projects will make up 80% of the population by 2045. The new travel service aims to meet the increasing demand for high-quality travel experiences among Indonesian consumers. Webuy’s approach includes the Mitra Referral Program, designed to simplify the connection between potential travelers and the company’s services. The program also offers benefits to travel agents, providing…

In the tobacco industry, Indonesia is best known for its rich variety of leaf tobaccos, its characteristic clove cigarettes and its relative tolerance for smoking; the Southeast Asian nation is one of the few countries that has neither signed nor become a party to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.While those characteristics still hold true, they are increasingly only part of the story, as Indonesia now also manufactures some cutting-edge new nicotine products. Attracted by the country’s rapidly growing economy, young workforce and business-friendly policies, investors have been setting up shop here to supply not only the large domestic market…

Share The Article Bali lovers have just been awarded a huge win from Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration. Indonesia’s Ministry of Immigration has announced the launch of a 5-year multiple-entry visa for tourism and business activities. The huge move comes as part of Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, is on a mission to modernize the Indonesian immigration system for citizens and foreigners. He wants to create a world-class immigration service that is affordable, efficient, and works to the benefit of all who use it.  The new D1 Visa is part of the Tourism, Family Visit, and Transit visa category.…

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) has introduced the CIP1 & CIP2 Services in order to strengthen its China, Indonesia and Philippines network coverage. CIP1 & CIP2 will establish direct connections among multiple ports in China, Indonesia, Philippines, and Singapore. The rotation for CIP1 will be as follows: Shanghai – Ningbo – Quanzhou – Shantou – Shekou – Nansha – Jakarta – Surabaya – Davao – Shanghai © OOCL The rotation for CIP2 will be as follows: Xingang – Dalian – Lianyungang – Qingdao – Singapore – Jakarta – Surabaya – Manila – Xingang © OOCL READ: OOCL welcomes sixth green 24,000…

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, in collaboration with the Indonesian Tourism Industry Association (GIPI), will host the inaugural international tourism forum, the Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair (WITF) 2024, in early September next year. This event aspires to become a recognised market fair, akin to ITB Berlin, IMEX Frankfurt, ATM Dubai, or Thai Travel Mart.“Up until today, we don’t have a travel and tourism fair with a big scale. We do have Bali and Beyond Travel Fair but it is mostly perceived as to promote and market only Bali. Most of buyers and sellers see it that way. So,…

Sustainable technology specialist Topsoe has been selected by refining and petrochemical company PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (PIT KPI) to provide its HydroFlex technology for the production of renewable fuels at the Cilacap Refinery Complex in Central Java, Indonesia.The technology will enable PT KPI (a sub-holding company of PT Pertamina) to convert low-value bio-feedstock into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel – fuels that hold the potential to decarbonise emissions in aviation and transport.Once completed, Topsoe claims that the technology will be capable of producing 6,000 bpsd (barrels per stream day).“We are pleased to continue our close collaboration with Pertamina…

  Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have committed to deepening their commercial partnership, aiming to offer reciprocal benefits for their frequent flyer programme members and exploring revenue sharing arrangements for flights between Indonesia and Singapore, subject to regulatory approvals. The frequent flyer programme agreement was signed by Irfan Setiaputra, CEO, Garuda Indonesia and Goh Choon Phong, CEO, SIA in Jakarta. Additionally, the joint venture revenue share agreement was signed by Garuda Indonesia Director of Service and Commercial Ade R. Susardi and Lee Lik Hsin, CCO, SIA Once launched, the frequent flyer partnership will allow GarudaMiles and KrisFlyer members…

ABB solutions to support PLN in delivering reliable power to sports facilities in Palembang, co-hosting the games with Jakarta ABB will support Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia’s main electricity utility, to ensure reliable power supply for the 2018 Asian Games, the most prestigious multi-sport event in the region. To be held from August 18 to September 2, 2018, the games will be co-hosted in Jakarta, the country’s capital, and Palembang, the capital of the South Sumatra province. ABB engineered packages and products for substations feeding the area will help strengthen electricity supply to the city of Palembang, with a population…